Adaptive Technology Specialist

Connecticut State Community College; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 43,905,000 - 62,531,000; Part time

Job summary

Connecticut State Community College in Norwalk is seeking an Educational Assistant for the Adaptive Technology Lab. This on-site, temporary position supports students with disabilities, with a part-time workload up to 17 hours per week and a September 2026 start date.

The role focuses on managing the Adaptive Technology Lab, coordinating testing accommodations, proctoring tests, training students on assistive tech, and supporting accessible materials while maintaining confidential records and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and experience working with academic support programs for students with disabilities
• Computer literacy and knowledge of educational technology
• Experience using data/assessments for decision making and planning
• Ability to work effectively with diverse communities including individuals with disabilities
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Director of Academic Support and Disability Services Lead
• Maintains Adaptive Technology Lab and hardware/software; develops processes for AT Lab
• Manages communications with academic and student services regarding testing accommodations
• Assists in the implementation and use of Accommodate software on campus
• Develops accessible materials for students, faculty, and staff
• Coordinates alternate location testing with students and instructors
• Proctors tests for students needing accommodations and helps students use adaptive tech
• Trains students on adaptive technologies including Read & Write for Google Chrome, MAGic, Speak Q
• Provides access to ebooks, print, and enlarged materials via resources like accesstext.org, Learning Ally, Bookshare
• Maintains and reviews data/assessments for program improvement
• Maintains confidential records
• Prepares and compiles annual year-end report
• Attends training to stay current in adaptive technology best practices

Skills

Disability services

Educational technology

Data-driven planning

Diversity & inclusion

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About CT State

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success.

Position Details

Posted: August 31, 2026

Level: Educational Assistant

Employment Type: Temporary position, non-tenure track position

Hours: Part-time up to 17 hours per week

Anticipated Start Date: September 2026

Work Location: CT State Norwalk (188 Richards Avenue Norwalk, CT 06854)

Work Modality: On site; Position is not remote

Closing Date: Open until filled, with priority consideration given to applicants who submit materials by Wednesday, September 16, 2026.

Position Summary

The Adaptive Technology Specialist provides direct academic services for students with disabilities. The position's main function is to manage the Adaptive Technology Lab including its day-to-day operations and year-long planning and needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Director of Academic Support and Disability Services Lead
• Maintains Adaptive Technology Lab and all adaptive technology hardware and software and develops processes and procedures for AT Lab
• Manages communication and collaboration with academic and student services departments regarding testing-related accommodations for students with disabilities
• Assists in the implementation and use of the Accommodate software on campus for faculty and students
• Develops accessible materials for students, faculty, and staff
• Coordinates alternate location testing appointments with students and instructors
• Proctors tests for students needing academic accommodations including assessing which adaptive technology tools are appropriate for use and helping students to self-regulate as needed
• Trains students with disabilities on the use of adaptive technologies and equipment that includes but is not limited to Read & Write for Google Chrome, MAGic magnification software, Speak Q, and more
• Provides access to ebooks, print, and enlarged materials using resources such as accesstext.org, Learning Ally, Bookshare and other publishers
• Maintains and reviews data/assessments for continuous improvement of program, including student and faculty surveys, etc
• Manages and maintains confidential records
• Prepares and compiles annual year-end report
• Attends training as necessary to remain in adaptive technology best practices and supporting students with disabilities

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field and relevant educational experience; or a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of and experience working with academic support programs for students with disabilities
• Computer literacy and knowledge of educational technology
• Experience using data/assessments for decision making and planning
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience proctoring exams
• Experience working at a community college

Salary

• $43.70 hourly

Eligibility and Background Screening

• CT State Community College cannot sponsor work visas
• Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States
• Proof of eligibility to work under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)
• Successful completion of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification, reference checks, criminal history, and, when applicable, credit or driving history checks

• Employment offers are contingent upon:
• Proof of eligibility to work under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)
• Successful completion of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification, reference checks, criminal history, and, when applicable, credit or driving history checks

CT State is committed to maintaining a safe campus community.

Equity Statement

Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or trafficking or any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless the provisions of Section 46a‑80(b) or 46a‑81(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes are controlling or there are bona fide occupational qualifications excluding persons in one of the above protected groups.

For information regarding the nondiscrimination, disability, and Title IX policies/procedures, contact: Nicholas D'Agostino, Director of Equity and Civil Rights, CT State Community College, 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051, 860‑612‑7075 or [e-mail].

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.